19 children, 2 adults killed after shooter opens fire at Texas school<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Uvalde incident and other recent mass killings have spurred a fresh round of bipartisan gun control talks in the US Senate, but Democrats will need the support of at least ten Republicans to pass any new legislation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Conservatives oppose restrictions on the sale of assault-style guns like the ones used in the Uvalde shooting because they want to maintain their constitutional right to bear arms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While a bipartisan group of senators is attempting to reach an agreement, correspondents believe that whatever they come up with is unlikely to include any major modifications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The House of Representatives enacted a broad package of legislation on Wednesday, dubbed the “Protecting Our Kids Act” by lawmakers, by a vote of 223-204, with only five Republicans joining Democrats in support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It would also implement a plan allowing local governments to reward individuals who surrender high-capacity magazines and reinforce existing rules on bump stocks and untraceable ghost weapons, in addition to tougher gun sales limits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The bills, however, will not become law unless they are approved by the Senate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, Texas Senator John Cornyn, a prominent Republican, warned on Wednesday that there are “sticking points everywhere.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Only a few of the 50 Republican senators appear to be willing to consider new gun legislation, while Democrats seek fewer measures as a compromise. By the end of the week, senators are expected to strike a final agreement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A “red flag” rule prohibiting those with mental illness or a criminal past from obtaining firearms, as well as extended background checks on gun purchasers that would encompass private gun sales, have received the most public support.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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